Date Range: May 31, 2007 - May 1, 2007

May 30, 2007, 9:04PM

A Mandeville woman, Jacqueline Campbell, 48, hung herself with a phone cord Wednesday while alone in her cell, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain said. Strain said Campbell was brought into the jail at approximately 2:30PM Wednesday afternoon and that deputies performing routine checks had seen Campbell alive as late as 3:40PM. At approximately 4:15 PM, Strain said deputies had... Full story »

May 30, 2007, 4:17PM

As the saying goes, "chance favors the prepared mind," or in this case, the prepared business. With hurricane forecasters from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting an active season, with as many as 17 named storms and three to five major hurricanes in 2007, businesses should take steps now to protect their employees and operations. Advance planning can... Full story »

May 29, 2007, 10:08PM

A Florida man, living temporarily in Slidell , has been arrested and booked with 180 counts of pornography involving juveniles, according to St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain . Danny Eugene Llewellyn (DOB 12/19/1969, 39386 Lincoln Rd., Slidell) was initially arrested on 17 May and booked with one count of the offense based on statements to investigators. The remainder... Full story »

May 26, 2007, 8:52PM

The long awaited reopening of the Rev. Atkins Pool in Covington brought out dozens of kids and families to a home-style picnic and "splash in" conducted by Covington Mayor Candace Watkins who joined local kids in competing for the best cannonball dive and a day of festivities. Watch Nola.com video: Full story »

May 25, 2007, 2:59PM

Covington Mayor Candace Watkins will officiate the grand reopening ceremony of the pool at Rev. Peter Atkins Park in Covington on Saturday, May 26th at 10a.m. Families are urged to attend the event, to picnic and generally enjoy the kick off of this year's summer vacation. The City of Covington will provide music and refreshments throughout the day in... Full story »

May 25, 2007, 10:51AM

A handfull of North Shore teenagers were arrested yesterday before they could tube under the influence of alcohol. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's office said that they would be cracking down on underage drinking over the summer with a specific focus on local waterways. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain today issued a reminder to parents and teens regarding... Full story »

May 24, 2007, 12:20PM

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development urges motorists to become familiar with Memorial Day weekend work schedules for interstate and major road projects. From Friday, May 25, through Monday, May 28, the regional work schedules and road closures for interstate construction and major road projects will remain in effect, according to Johnny B. Bradberry, DOTD secretary. Bradberry urged drivers... Full story »

May 23, 2007, 9:49AM

The City of Covington has immediate openings for energetic, responsible and personable students who are seeking summer employment. Local youths are urged to apply in person Thursday, May 24th between 3PM-4:30PM at the City of Covington, Economic Development Office, Suite 120 at 317 N. Jefferson Avenue at the Greater Covington Center. Covington Mayor Candace Watkins said that the city... Full story »

May 22, 2007, 9:23AM

More Louisiana children will be eligible for the Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program, known as LaCHIP, because of the annual increase in the Federal Poverty Level effective this month. This increase allows working families to earn more income and still qualify for LaCHIP, which provides no-cost health coverage for uninsured children younger than age 19. Since the program began... Full story »

May 22, 2007, 7:21AM

Artists take note: The St. Tammany Arts Commission will walk you through making your application for a Decentralized Arts Funding grant on Wednesday, May 23 at the Slidell Art League Gallery/Slidell Cultural Center at 11:30AM. The workshop will be held at the upstairs Train Depot Building at 1827 Front Street. Guidelines and application forms are available for the Decentralized... Full story »

May 21, 2007, 7:51PM

A Slidell woman was pulled over for an expired temporary tag that led to an array of charges including alleged possession of a small amount of ecstasy and 23 grams of crack cocaine. Chrystal Simmons, 45, allegedly told a Slidell police officer that she did not have a valid driver's license or liability insurance and that the vehicle did... Full story »

May 15, 2007, 2:20PM

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has announced that its annual Vessel Safety Check Mega Weeks will run from May 19 through July 8, 2007. The primary goal of this annual campaign, which coincides with the beginning of National Safe Boating Week, is to help increase recreational boating safety by ensuring that boats are in compliance with all Federal, State and... Full story »

May 15, 2007, 12:54PM

The former Glen Shores Club is now managed by the West St. Tammany YMCA and will hold an open house on June 3rd, although doors open to the public on May 26th. The following YMCA programs have been added: Summer Family Poool Memberships Tennis Privileges Gators' Swim Team YMC Swim Lessons Special family activities -- movie nights and cookouts Adult... Full story »

May 15, 2007, 11:14AM

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain announced today that investigators have arrested a Lacombe man for the alleged theft of over $50,000 from his 90 year old great-grandfather. Matthew Crockett, 19, of Lacombe was booked with 23 counts of felony theft and one count of felony exploitation of the infirmed. According to a St. Tammany Parish spokesman, one of... Full story »